How government funding supports our city
We partner with other levels of government to build infrastructure in Waterloo. Learn more about current projects receiving federal and provincial funds.
On this page:
- Building Faster Fund
- Canada Community Building Fund
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
- Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
- Housing Accelerator Fund
- Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Fund
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
- Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative
Building Faster Fund
The program rewards municipalities that build homes by providing them significant new funding based on performance against provincial housing targets. The City of Waterloo will use the BFF funding for the road resurfacing projects citywide and the Laurel Creek Sanitary Pump Station.
| Project | Category | Provincial contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General road resurfacing | Housing and housing-related infrastructure, and roads and bridges – general infrastructure | $3.5 million | $0 | 2025 to 2026 |
| Laurel Creek Sanitary Pump Station | Housing and housing-related infrastructure, and roads and bridges – general infrastructure | $2.9 million | TBD based on RFT | 2025 to 2026 |
Canada Community Building Fund
The Gas Tax Fund has been renamed the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), a permanent source of funding that helps municipalities pay for local infrastructure projects and provides financial flexibility by allowing them to pool, bank and borrow funds.
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Street – King Street to past Marsland Drive | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $0.4 million | $2.0 million | 2024 to 2025 |
| Hillcrest Avenue – Alexandra Avenue to William Street | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $0.5 million | $1.0 million | 2024 to 2025 |
| Langford Place and Quickfall Drive | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $1.2 million | $1.4 million | 2024 to 2025 |
| Roofing replacement and rehabilitation program | Recreation – social infrastructure | $2.2 million | $0 | 2023 |
| Union Street – King Street to Moore Avenue | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $1.8 million | $8.6 million | 2024 to 2025 |
| Moore Avenue – Erb Street to John Street | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $1.2 million | $3.3 million | 2024 to 2025 |
| Waterloo Street – Moore Avenue to Roger Street | Highways and roads – general infrastructure for local | $0.8 million | $2.3 million | 2024 to 2025 |
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Stream 1: repair and rehabilitation
The program supports projects that extend the lifespan of existing facilities, maximize the use of existing facilities and improve health and safety, accessibility and environment standards of facilities in communities across Ontario.
| Project | Category | Provincial contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert McCormick Community Centre energy and accessibility project | Recreation – social infrastructure | $775,000 | $775,000 | 2025 to 2027 |
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
The program supports green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert McCormick Community Centre energy and accessibility retrofit | Recreation – social infrastructure | $2.4 million | $0.6 million | 2022 to 2025 |
| Moses Springer Community Centre greenhouse gas and accessibility retrofit | Recreation – social infrastructure | $2.4 million | $0.6 million | 2025 to 2026 |
Housing Accelerator Fund
The program encourages faster creation of homes by funding local government initiatives that remove barriers and support the development of affordable, inclusive, and climate-resilient communities. Learn about the city's 9 action items on our Housing Accelerator Fund page.
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAF housing initiatives | Housing and housing-related infrastructure | $23.4 million | Municipal land | 2024 to 2026 |
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing (HECS)
The program helps municipalities build, maintain and repair municipal roads, bridges and culverts that promote housing growth in communities across Ontario. The City of Waterloo will use the HECS funding for the reconstruction and urbanization of Conservation Drive and Beaver Creek Road. This project will enable the creation of over 4,000 new homes in Waterloo.
| Project | Category | Provincial contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Road and Conservation Drive reconstruction project | Roads and bridges – general infrastructure | $5.1 million | $5.1 million | 2024 to 2026 |
Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) – Second Intake (HEWSF Intake II)
The program helps municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The City of Waterloo will use the HEWSF Second Intake to support Beaver Creek Road and Conservation Drive Reconstruction Project, Laurel Creek Sanitary Pump Station.
| Project | Category | Provincial contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Creek Sanitary Pump Station | Housing and housing-related infrastructure – general infrastructure | $6.8 million | TBD based on RFT | 2025 to 2026 |
Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative
The program provides grant funding to contribute towards resources that mitigate climate risk through studies and implementation projects.
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | City contribution | Funding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation and retrofit of back-up power for Fire Station 3, Parkview Cemetery, RIM Park and Waterloo Service Centre | General infrastructure | $0.6 million | $0.5 million | 2025 to 2026 |